E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 03-11-11] Hughes Network Systems’ HX280 satellite router has achieved Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 security level-2 certification from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),...

[Satellite TODAY 03-11-11] SpaceX is expanding the size of its rocket development facility in McGregor, Texas, the company announced March 10.     The new testing facility will cover 631 acres,...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] Technicolor received a binding offer to sell its Thomson Video Networks (TVN) business to the Fonds de Consolidation et de Développement des Entreprises (FCDE) capital development fund...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] Satellite service provider SpeedCast signed a multi-year agreement with SES World Skies for 35 MHz of additional capacity on the NSS-6, NSS-7 and NSS-12 satellites, SpeedCast announced...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] Satcom Direct and aviation medical services provider AirCare Solutions Group (ASG) have partnered to allow Satcom Direct to exclusively offer ASG’s Access Assistance tele-medicine and travel support...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] Vizada and integration partner Telemar were contracted by German maritime information technology specialist Buss Data to provide an Inmarsat-based broadband communications solution for a fleet of more...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] SatLink Communications is upgrading its occasional-use capabilities by adding HD DVB-S2 feeds and other technologies to its facilities, the company announced March 9.     The company’s HD DVB-S2...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-11] The Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) changed its name to Satellite IRG and made changes in its management structure to broaden its mission beyond the needs...

[Satellite TODAY 03-09-11] Harris Corp. strategically realigned its operating businesses to enable the company to integrate its technology, products and services for government and commercial markets, the company announced March...

[Satellite TODAY 03-09-11] AT&T Government Solutions has contracted UltiSat to provide satellite-based Internet services and infrastructure for U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan, UltiSat announced March 8.     UltiSat’s service package...